I was actually quite torn between getting this modern rendition of the character and getting the upcoming Perez-based version (with the deep v-neck), and I probably decided on this one primarily because it's already available.
I have been reasonably impressed with what I've seeno f this JLA series. There isn't a great deal of articulation, but what there is is nicely done (the joints that are supposed to bend actually bend, and more than 20 degrees!). He has the usual jointing--knees and elbows, shoulders and hips, the shoulders turn out as well and the neck turns. He can sit properly, which is important.
As for his appearance, well, on the whole it's pretty good. The costume looks fine for the most part. However, what you see in this picture is not what you get. The mask/goggles are quite different; they're also different from what's pictured on the box, in case you've got another figure from this series and are considering Black Lightning as well. In the picture you see a mask; on the box you see a mask with yellow transparent goggles. In reality, he's got opaque yellow goggles that are also convex, giving him something of an insectoid appearance, which isn't all that attractive.
If I'd paid more than what I did for this, I'd be disappointed. As it is, I'll just say that if he's a favorite character, you should try to have a look at the actual figure before purchasing.
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